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PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,200 people · Oklahoma

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
OK2007002
Violations
85

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – April 6, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY

Is PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?

PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 85 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY has 85 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY serve?

PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY serves approximately 1,200 people, Oklahoma.

What type of water does PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY provide?

PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OK2007002.

How does PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in Oklahoma?

PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Oklahoma state page for a full comparison of water systems.